Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 lb extra lean ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon coriander
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons oregano
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4 -6 dashes hot sauce
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1 (14 ounce) can corn, drained
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1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
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1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, broken up by hand
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1 cup Herdez red salsa
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3/4 cup soy cheese
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1 -2 garlic clove
Instructions
- Prepare Quinoa: Rinse in a sieve under running water. Dry Roast in a skillet for approximately 7 minutes until a crackling sound is heard. Boil 1.5 cups of water in a small saucepan, add the dry roasted quinoa. Turn down the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- While quinoa is simmering, heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic and chopped onions, cook 2 or 3 minutes.
- Add beef, spices and hot sauce. You may want to add a little salt and pepper here also. Brown.
- Spread quinoa in a large baking dish.
- Layer remaining ingredients in this order: Beef, corn, tomatoes, salsa, black beans and finally the grated soy cheese (Jalapeño flavor recommended).
- Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes.
- Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes to turn the cheese golden.